This book provides groundbreaking analyses of the interlinking of world heritage with the increasingly complex processes of (post)nationalism, the preservation and representation of cultural diversity, tourism, and sustainable development and the conservation of authenticity.
This book provides groundbreaking analyses of the interlinking of world heritage with the increasingly complex processes of (post)nationalism, the preservation and representation of cultural diversity, tourism, and sustainable development and the conservation of authenticity.
"Explores the international legal framework developed by UNESCO to identify and protect world heritage, as well as its implementation at the national level. Drawing on close policy analysis of UNESCO's major documents and extensive professional experience at UNESCO, as well as i…
Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Museums, immigrants and social justice: why this book? -- 2 Social justice as capability -- 3 Museums, immigrants and representation -- 4 Language learning in museums -- 5 Work experiences at the muse…
This interdisciplinary book argues that museums can offer a powerful, and often overlooked, arena for both exploring and acting upon the interrelated issues of immigration and social justice. Based on three in-depth European case studies, spanning France, Denmark, and the UK, th…